drewskie Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 In my last post I explained that my heater went bad. I have a replacement and have been trying to install it, which doesn't seem to difficult except that the tub is full, and I can't figure out how to stop the water from gushing as soon as I disconnect any hoses. I saw a video online where they said to use vise grips on the rubber hoses to stop the flow, but it doesn't work for me. and I don't want to ruin the hoses. Is there a better way to stop the water while I change out the heater? I really don't want to waste 300 gallons of water, and I recently filled the tub. Thanks again everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have made several plugs out of wooden dowels (wood close hanger poles I think they started as 1') that are tapered just right to quickly jam in the hoses when it's removed. Still makes a mess but a small one if your quick and the plugs are made just right. I used a belt sander and a vice to taper the wood first and then cut them at about 3-4 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreservedSwine Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 You'll feel much worse if the electronics get wet, and ruined. Drain it, not worth the risk. 300 gallons is nothing- most municipalities smallest billing increment is by the thousand of gallons- don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 If you do drain it put some valves on for next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewskie Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks for the responses guys, I decided to drain the tub, an it made things much easier. It was well worth it. However, now I have a friggin flo error, after refilling. The flow switch and circ pump are both new. I did get the pump pretty wet when I was trying to change the heater the first time, could that have fried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettnolan Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 is the circ pump running? Can you hear/feel it? See water moving? I know the flow switch is new...is it closing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewskie Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hey Brett, the flow switch does not close all the way unless the pumps are on, also, it appear as though the circ pump only works when the other pumps are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnepr Dave Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Did you vent the pump? I always have to burp the air from the pump casing after I drain my tub or I won't get any flow. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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